#9C158C

#9C158C

Color Values

HEX

#9C158C

RGB

156, 21, 140

HSL

307.1, 76.3%, 34.7%

HSV

307.1, 86.5%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.5%, 10.3%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4834 0.2029 334.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #9C158C;
color: #9C158C;
border-color: #9C158C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.24:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C158C?

RGB(156, 21, 140) · HSL(307.1, 76.3%, 34.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.5%, 10.3%, 38.8%)

Does #9C158C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.24:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C158C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C158C background; contrast on black is 2.9:1.